| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $173.53 | 9.375% | $189.7984 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.35 | 6.539% | $184.6854 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.39 | 4.366% | $7.7126 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.64 | 8.637% | $169.0826 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.69 | 6.211% | $84.6395 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.44 | 8.596% | $233.9592 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.91 | 11.789% | $17.7856 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.95 | $887.6633 | $887.67 | $887.70 | $887.70 | |